Social Stories Can Benefit Your Community
Government agencies can improve their services by creating social stories that help people understand specific scenarios.
Posts Tagged: disability
“Worst Practices” When Working With Autistic Employees – Part 2
Offices are sometimes unprepared to welcome autistic employees. Learn what practices to avoid, in Part 2 of this series.
“Worst Practices” When Working With Autistic Employees – Part 1
Autistic employees have much to offer the organizations they work for, but their talents and challenges often are misunderstood. Read on to learn about the obstacles that autistic workers face and how to treat these employees with sensitivity and fairness.
The Sunflower and Disabilities
Learn how the sunflower has become a powerful symbol of invisible disabilities — promoting awareness, dignity, and quiet strength.
Section 508 Is Only the Start of Accessibility
Section 508 requires that all government communications and information are accessible to people with disabilities. But what happens outside official communications is also crucial for accessibility.
The Case for Accessible Communications Technology
Collaborative technology has erased physical barriers that once made it difficult to meet face-to-face and work on documents simultaneously. But disabled employees and other workers often need special accommodations — closed captioning, for instance — that allows them to access modern communications technology.
The Ethics of Inclusive AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into our lives, it’s vital that AI systems serve all members of society. AI should be inclusive, fair, and without bias.
Seniors, Accessibility and CMS
Older Americans often have sight, hearing, mobility and cognition disabilities that make internet use difficult. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is making its web presence more senior citizen-accessible.
Will Your Website Get You Sued?
In 2017, almost 500 companies were sued in federal court for having websites that are inaccessible—i.e., not fully usable by people with disabilities. Here’s what you need to know to protect your organization.
5 Tips for Supporting Colleagues with Hearing Disabilities
What you need to know to be a disability ally.